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Sinn Féin area representative Conor McGuinness has welcomed the €50 million exceptional aid fund for Irish beef farmers announced by the European Commission, to be topped up to a total amount of €100m by the Irish government in order to compensate the sector for the negative impacts of Brexit. However, McGuinness cautioned that the crisisContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes supports for Waterford farmers but maintains call for a Brexit relief fund”

Tá ‘Forógra Gaeltachta’ seolta ag an iarrthóir Shinn Fein sna toghchán áitiúil Conor D. McGuinness lena mholtaí agus tosaíochtaí i dtaobh An Rinn agus an Sean Phobal. Dúirt McGuinness: “Táim tiomanta seasamh le muintir na Gaeltachta agus troid ar son chearta teangan do lucht labhartha na Gaelainne laistigh agus lasmuigh den Ghaeltacht. Dá dtoghfaí méContinueContinue reading “‘Forógra Gaeltachta’ seolta ag McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has criticised the continued delay with the rollout of Eir’s 300k rural fibre broadband to Clashmore. “The target date for completion has been put back time and time again as Eir continues to shift the goalposts. Residents of the village are rightly frustrated and angry. “I haveContinueContinue reading “McGuinness sharply critical of ongoing broadband delay in Clashmore “

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for an accessibility audit to take place across Dungarvan and West Waterford as a matter of urgency. McGuinness said: “Everyone should be able to use our public buildings and amenities, our footpaths and paved areas without facing barriers and obstacles, or the fear of falling.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for Accessibility Audit for West Waterford “

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has launched a policy paper aimed at tackling rural crime in West Waterford. The full paper, which was prepared by Sinn Féin spokesperson on Justice Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire and MEP Liadh Ní Riada, is available below and details the proactive policy measures that can be taken at localContinueContinue reading “Policy paper on combatting rural crime shows the need for change in West Waterford – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for a mid-term review of the Culture band Creativity Strategy for Waterford City and County and for a fairer and more transparent allocation of funding to ensure West Waterford isn’t disadvantaged. “Waterford is blessed with a vibrant cultural and creative sector, from internationally recognised festivals, toContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for Culture Strategy review and fairer allocation of funding to West Waterford”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford Council is falling far short of its Energy Efficiency targets and that the local authority is on course to miss its commitment of an energy saving of 33 percent by 2020. McGuinness said “This report, compiled from the Council’s own data, is aContinueContinue reading “Waterford Council falling short on energy efficiency targets – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has written to Waterford Council requesting further works to improve sight lines for cars exiting the estate, and to consider additional traffic calming measures close the entrance. “There is an issue with line of sight when exiting the estate and the straight stretch from the entrance allowsContinueContinue reading “McGuinness requests works to address sight lines and speed at Tournore Park”

Local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that the problem of drug abuse and anti-social behaviour needs to be addressed as a matter of urgency. The Sinn Féin representative said: “Much has been said about the very real fear felt in rural communities due to an increase in thefts and the decrease in GardaContinueContinue reading “Time to talk about anti-social behaviour and drug abuse in Dungarvan – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for urgent upgrade works to take place at Heilbhic Pier. He said: “The pier at Heilbhic has been neglected over the years in terms of investment and development, not only has this hampered the fishing industry locally, but it has also added more risk andContinueContinue reading “Neglect of Heilbhic Pier must end – McGuinness”

Tá sé geallta ag Conor D. McGuinness, iarrthóir áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin, go mbeidh sé mar ghuth nua agus guth láidir do mhuintir na Gaeltachta. Ag labhairt i ndiaidh crúinniú boird Fhoras na Gaeilge a reachtálfar i gColáiste na Rinne dúirt McGuinness go ndéanfaidh sé a ndícheall tacú le cur chun cinn na GaeilgeContinueContinue reading “Guth láidir don Ghaeltacht geallta ag McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that the vision of the 1916 proclamation has yet to be fulfilled. He made the comments at Heilbhic where he laid a wreath at the 1916 monument in honour of those who fought and died for Irish freedom. He said: “Every year Republicans pay tributeContinueContinue reading “Conflict belongs in the past. Irish Unity will only come about through dialogue  – McGuinness “

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has written to Waterford Council requesting further works to improve sight lines for cars exiting the estate, and to consider additional traffic calming measures close the entrance. “There is an issue with line of sight when exiting the estate and the straight stretch from the entrance allowsContinueContinue reading “McGuinness requests works to address sight lines and speed at Tournore Park”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for a ‘rethink’ on the configuration of Murphy Place in Abbeyside. He said: “Many residents of Murphy Place have complained to me about problems in the estate caused by the installation of a raised footpath and parking spaces, which effectively divide the estate in two.ContinueContinue reading “Rethink needed on Murphy Place configuration – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada and Conor D. McGuinness at the manifesto launch in Cork Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for action to be taken locally and at national level to tackle climate change, but warned against any imposition of increased carbon tax on households. He made the commentsContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for local climate action at manifesto launch”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has expressed concern at the Council’s apparent dependence on contractors to undertake routine maintenance and repair works. McGuinness said: ‘It has become apparent that Waterford City and County Council is dependent on contractors to fulfil many of its routine maintenance and repair works in Dungarvan and surroundingContinueContinue reading “McGuinness expresses concern over Council dependence on contractors”

 Speaking at the launch of his discussion document on mental health services and attitudes in Dungarvan, Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness said that communities in West Waterford are being failed by an inadequate and under-resourced mental health service. McGuinness said: “My research into mental health services and attitudes in West Waterford showsContinueContinue reading “Local action key to promoting positive mental health – McGuinness me”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed funding of €562,000 for a project in Abbeyside under the OPW’s Minor Flood Mitigation and Coastal Protection Scheme. McGuinness said: “This funding is long overdue and will go towards new infrastructure aimed at reducing the risk of fluvial flooding occurring in the Tournore, Sallybrook, Monksfield,ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes €562,000 flood works for Abbeyside”

Conor D. McGuinness and Liadh Ní Riada MEP   Chuir an ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin Conor D. McGuinness fáilte roimh mhaoiniú €112,500 chun oibreacha a bhaint amach ar Ché Heilbhic, ach dúirt sé gur cheart tús áite a thabhairt do dhreidireacht ar mhaithe leis an earnáil iascaireachta áitiúil. Dúirt McGuinness: “Tá sé tharContinueContinue reading “Caithfidh dreidireacht bheith mar thosaíocht agus €112,500 á chaitheamh ar Ché Heilbhic – McGuinness”

Conor D. McGuinness has confirmed details of the guest speakers at the launch of his document on mental health service and attitudes in West Waterford. McGuinness said: “I am delighted that some interesting and inspiring individuals will attend the event on Monday to share their experiences and expertise with us. “Leslie Hughes is a childcareContinueContinue reading “Speakers announced for Mental Health public meeting and launch”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for remedial works to address local concerns to be included in the planned road resurfacing at the Burgery. McGuinness said: “Numerous residents have complained about dangerous road alignment, subsidence, and blocked drains leading to spot flooding on the N25 at the Burgery. “There are plansContinueContinue reading “McGuinness: Road re-surfacing must address need for remedial works at the Burgery”

Local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that Sinn Féin has the ambition and drive to make local authorities work for citizens. The party will stand 400 candidates for local authorities across all 32 counties, including 11 candidates in Waterford. Speaking at the launch of Sinn Féin’s local election campaign McGuinness said: “Local governmentContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin to stand 400 local election candidates across 32 counties – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness is set to publish a research document into mental attitudes and services in West Waterford  next week. McGuinness said: “Mental health services have been under-resources and downgraded across the state by successive Governments over recent decades. The community and voluntary sector have stepped up in many casesContinueContinue reading “McGuinness to publish report on mental health services and attitudes in West Waterford”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for Waterford Council to adopt an Autism Empowerment Strategy for Waterford, which would seek to make the local authority more accessible and responsive to autistic people and their families. McGuinness said: “April marks World Autism Awareness Month and to mark the occasion Sinn Féin securedContinueContinue reading “McGuinness proposes Autism empowerment strategy for Waterford  to mark World Autism Awareness Month”

Chuir an ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin Conor D. McGuinness fáilte roimh mhaoiniú €112,500 chun oibreacha a bhaint amach ar Ché Heilbhic, ach dúirt sé gur cheart tús áite a thabhairt d’iascairí. Dúirt McGuinness: ‘Tá sé thar ama roinnt infheistíocht a fháilt do Heilbhic agus cuirim fáilte roimh an maoiniú seo. Dúirt an tAireContinueContinue reading “Fáilte roimh mhaoiniú €112,500 do Ché Heilbhic ach iascairí i dteideal tús áite – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for action to be taken locally and at national level to tackle climate change, but warned against any imposition of increased carbon tax on households. McGuinness said: “I attended the youth protest against climate change earlier this month, which saw tens of thousands of schoolContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for local action on Climate Change”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Council to undertake repairs to footpaths in Park Lane in Abbeyside.    McGuinness said:   “Footpaths in Park Lane are in a terrible state. Many are cracked, chipped or subsided and constitute a trip hazard. The uneven surfaces are a challenge for peopleContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for repairs to Park Lane footpaths”

  Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has expressed concerns about a gap in the perimeter wall in the new Highfield Estate, which he says posed a danger to children.   McGuinness said:   “There is a gap in the wall between the new Highfield Estate and the N25, which poses a veryContinueContinue reading “McGuinness expresses concerns about gap in Highfield perimeter wall”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called on Waterford City and County Council to replace loose and damaged fencing panels at Tournore Court.    McGuinness said:   “There are multiple loose and damaged fencing panels on the perimeter of Tournore Court, which pose a safety risk to people and property. especially in high winds.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for fencing panels to be replaced at Tournore Court”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for an audit of the housing allocation system employed by Waterford City and County Council.    “I am contacted day-in day-out by people who are frustrated and disappointed by the housing allocation system employed by the Council.There is a lack of transparency in how housesContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for audit of housing allocation system”

Chuir Conor D. McGuinness, iarrthóir toghcháin áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin, fáilte roimh nuacht go mbeidh cruinniú ag Bord Fhoras na Gaeilge i nGaeltacht na nDéise  i mí Aibreáin. Is é Foras na Gaeilge an comhlacht atá freagrach as an nGaeilge a chur chun cinn ar fud oileán uile na hÉireann.   Dúirt McGuinness:  ContinueContinue reading “Cruinniú stairiúl Fhoras na Gaeilge le reachtál in Iarthar Phort Lairge – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that the failure to provide emergency accommodation in West Waterford is scandalous and is hurting families. He called for Waterford City and County Council to live up to its name and make provision for emergency housing need in the West of the County. McGuinness said: “EmergencyContinueContinue reading “Failure to provide emergency accommodation in West Waterford hurting families – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has committed to prioritising disability issues if elected to Waterford City and County Council. McGuinness said: “16,675 people in Waterford have at least one disability, which equates to 14% of the population. People with disabilities are often doubly disadvantaged when it comes to employment, education and transport.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness commits to prioritising disability issues at local level”

Tá ócaid phoiblí chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh fógartha ag Conor D. McGuinness, ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin. Dúirt McGuinness: “Tá áthas orm ócaid nua a fhógairt chun buaicphointe Seachtain na Gaeilge a chomóradh agus chun ár dteanga náisiúnta agus ár n-oidhreacht chultúrtha a cheiliúradh. Ócaid a chuireann cainteanna suimiúla agus caife maithContinueContinue reading “‘Caife agus Cainteanna’ i nDún Garbhán chun Seachtain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh”

Local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that legislation that came into force this month will see zero-hour contracts banned, and provide a legislative basis for banded-hours contracts. McGuinness said: “This legislation enhances the rights and conditions of workers, especially those in unsecure, informal or precarious employment. It will see zero-hours contracts  become aContinueContinue reading “Workers in Waterford to benefit from new laws initiated by Sinn Féin and trade unions – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the clarity contained in the report into the N25 Poplars commissioned by Waterford City and County Council. McGuinness obtained the report under Freedom of Information having called for it to be published in full in Autumn last year. Residents in Lisfennel Close and surrounding areasContinueContinue reading “McGuinness publishes Council report obtained under Freedom of Information”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called on the Council to take further action to protect biodiversity in the county. McGuinness said: “There has been a worrying decline in biodiversity in Ireland and across the globe, most of it caused by the interaction of humans with the environment. We may be familiarContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for areas to be set aside for pollinators in Co. Waterford”

I obtained the following documents from Waterford City and County Council under the Freedom of Information Act. I share them here in the public interest.   Report documents N25 Trees Exec Summary Nov 2018 N25 Trees Report Nov 2018 N25 Trees Schedule of Works Nov 2018 Maps Dungarvan Bypass-A3.1 Dungarvan Bypass-A3.2 Dungarvan Bypass-A3.3 Dungarvan Bypass-A3.4

West Waterford, with a catchment of over 30,000 people,  is currently receiving 24/7 emergency cover from just one ambulance. This is according to figures uncovered by Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness. McGuinness said: “Figures from the National Ambulance Service that I obtained show that there is just one ambulance to provide roundContinueContinue reading “Just one ambulance providing 24/7 cover for 30,000 people – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for the discredited JobPath scheme to be scrapped by Government, labeling it as a ‘failure’. He made the comments after uncovering figures that showed the scheme resulted in only one in four participants in Waterford going on find to employment. McGuinness said: “Figures released toContinueContinue reading “Waterford figures prove that JobPath scheme has failed – McGuinness “

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has raised concerns about anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of Abbeyside Beach. “I have written to Council officials and the An Garda Síochána to raise my concerns about ongoing anti-social behaviour and littering at Abbeyside Beach, which is having an impact on the nearby grounds of AbbeysideContinueContinue reading “Anti-social behaviour at Abbeyside Beach impacting on local club – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for an assessment of the R673 road at Ardmore National School following suggestions that traffic calming measures are put in place. McGuinness said: “I have asked the Council to assess the current situation on the R673 at the national school in Ardmore from a safetyContinueContinue reading “McGuinness highlights potential for traffic calming measures at Ardmore NS”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has written to Waterford City and County Council in relation to loose and damaged safety mats and tiles at Abbeyside playground. He has called on the local authority to carry out works to replace these as a matter of urgency. McGuinness said: “Some of the play surfacesContinueContinue reading “Uneven and damaged surfaces pose a risk at Abbeyside Playground – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has said that Eir must stick to their new timeline for the roll out of broadband in Clashmore. McGuinness said: “Initially we were told that the roll out of Eir’s 300k rural fibre broadband would be completed by the end of 2018, however that deadline has comeContinueContinue reading “Eir must stick to new broadband timeline for Clashmore – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local election candidate Conor D. McGuinness has called for traffic calming measures to be introduced in the Marquis Drive housing estate. The call comes as residents express concerns about increased traffic through the estate.   McGuinness said:   “Marquis Drive has gone from being a quiet cul-de-sac to a busy thoroughfare for aContinueContinue reading “Traffic calming required to address increased traffic through Dungarvan estate – McGuinness”

Young people are bearing the brunt of the housing crisis in Waterford City and County as rents and house prices continue to soar. The rising cost of living and the growth of insecure work contracts is adding fuel to the fire. Last year saw a 7.5% increase in house prices across Waterford and an 11%ContinueContinue reading “Blog: Young people are bearing the brunt of the housing crisis in Waterford”

Dúirt Conor D. McGuinness, ionadaí áitiúil Shinn Féin, gur cheart tosaíocht níos airde a thabhairt don phríomhbhóthar ó Crosaire na Rinne go Ceann Heilbhic sa phlean leata grin reatha atá á chur i bhfeidhm ag Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge. “De réir mar a sheastar tá an R674 liostaithe sa triú réimse de thosaíochtaíContinueContinue reading “Tosaíocht níos airde do Bhóthar na Rinne ag teastáil i bplean leata grin an Chontae.”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has expressed his support for nurses taking part in today’s strike. McGuinness said: “The Government has failed to deal with the recruitment and retention crisis in nursing and midwifery and I wish to offer my support for the strike action that INMO nurses and midwives began this morning.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness backs INMO strike action by nurses”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has said that households in Co. Waterford and across the state must not be hit with Carbon Tax increases, and that Government policy should focus on tackling corporate polluters and incentives for lower carbon use. McGuinness said: “It is well recognised at this stage that we all haveContinueContinue reading “Co. Waterford households must be protected from Carbon Tax hikes – McGuinness”

Conor D. McGuinness has encouraged community and voluntary organisations in West Waterford to apply for funding under the Supporting Waterford Community Grant programme, which will open later this month. McGuinness said: “The Supporting Waterford Community Grant is an annual grant scheme established to assist groups in their day to day running, e.g. insurance costs, purchaseContinueContinue reading “Community Grant scheme now open for applications – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed the opening of building scheme for traditional farm buildings for GLAS farmers. McGuinness said: “Farmers approved in the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) are eligible to apply for this grant scheme, which is managed by the Heritage Council. The principal objective of the scheme is toContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes GLAS Traditional Farm Building Scheme”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has described November’s homeless figures, the most recently published statistics, as deeply worrying after the latest breakdown shows yet another significant increase in adult, child and family homelessness in the South East. Conor D. McGuinness said: “The November homeless report, published by the Department of Housing, shows thatContinueContinue reading “Housing and homeless plans not delivering for Waterford – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has accused the Government and its backers of sitting on their hands while young people are forced off the road by extortionate motor insurance prices. “The ever increasing cost of motor insurance for young drivers is an outrage. The failure by Fine Gael, and by their backers inContinueContinue reading “Government failing young people in Co. Waterford on Car Insurance Costs – McGuinness”

Chuir an ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin Conor D. McGuinness fáilte roimh oibreacha chun dromchla damáistithe a dheisiú ar bhóthar an Ghabhláin sa Sean Phobal, i ndiaidh dó an fhadhb a ardú le Comhairle Cathrach agus Contae Phort Láirge. “Úsáideann tiománaithe agus coisithe an bóthair áitiúil seo go rialta. Táim sásta go bhfuil túsContinueContinue reading “Cuireann McGuinness fáilte roimh oibreacha ar dromchla bóthair sa Sean Phobal”

Conor D. McGuinness has welcomed funding from Foras na Gaeilge for West Waterford Festival of Food. The festival was awarded the maximum amount available under the Scéim na bhFéilte scheme, which provides funding for Irish language programming in festivals. West Waterford Festival of Food was the only applicant from Co. Waterford. McGuiness who is aContinueContinue reading “McGuinness welcomes Foras na Gaeilge funding for Food Festival”

Chuir Conor D. McGuinness fáilte roimh mhaoiniú ó Fhoras na Gaeilge i gcomhair Féile Bia Iarthar Phort Láirge. Bronnadh an t-uasmhéid atá ar fáil faoi Scéim na bhFéilte, scéim a sholáthraíonn maoiniú d’ábhair agus imeachtaí Gaeilge i bhféilte. Ba é Féile Bia Iarthar Phort Láirge an t-aon iarratasóir ó Chontae Phort Láirge. Dúirt McGuiness, atáContinueContinue reading “Cuireann McGuinness fáilte roimh mhaoiniú Forais na Gaeilge le haghaidh Féile Bia Iarthar Phort Láirge”

Tá an Rialtas cáinte go láidir inniu ag ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin, Conor D. McGuinness, de dheasca na teipe cúram cairdiach 24/7 a chuir ar fáil in Ospidéal na hOllscoile Phort Láirge. Ag labhairt le linn na hagóide dúirt McGuinness: “Tá daonra ós coinn leathmhilliún ag braith ar Ospidéal na hOllscoile Phort Láirge,ContinueContinue reading “Saolta i mbaol gan cúram cairdiach 24/7 a sholáthar i bPort Láirge – McGuinness”

Speaking at a rally of over 10,000 people in Waterford City this weekend, Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness said Government inaction on 24/7 emergency cardiac care is putting the lives of Waterford people at risk. McGuinness said: “University Hospital Waterford serves a population of half a million people, yet the South East remainsContinueContinue reading “Lives at risk as Government stalls on 24/7 Cardiac Care – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness said that the recently announced move by Government to remove single use plastics from the state procurement system is to be welcomed, however it does not go far enough and falls fall short of the position adopted by Waterford City and County Council.   Conor D. McGuinness said:ContinueContinue reading “Government move on Single Use Plastic falls far short of Waterford’s commitment – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin has announced three candidates to run in next year’s local elections in West Waterford. At a convention held in Waterford’s Woodlands Hotel last Friday the party membership endorsed Louise Brierley as the Sinn Féin candidate for the Lismore LEA. The convention also selected two candidates for the Dungarvan LEA where the party isContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin selects three local election candidates for West Waterford “

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has said that Waterford City and County Council must make funding available for removing poplar trees which pose a risk to properties at Lisfennell Close and Springmount. McGuinness made the comments after a petition was submitted by residents, which calls on the local authority to take immediate action.ContinueContinue reading “Funding must be made available to tackle N25 poplar trees”

Conor D. McGuinness has confirmed that he will seek a nomination from Sinn Féín to run in next year’s local elections. He was recently appointed as an area representative for the recently formed Dungarvan LEA, which covers the town and stretches from Ballinacourty to Ardmore. A New Voice Speaking to the Dungarvan Leader McGuinness said he willContinueContinue reading “McGuinness signals intention to run in 2019 elections”

Curifidh Dungarvan School of Trad, i bpáirt le Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, Ceilí mór pobail ar siúl chun Oíche Shamhna agus Bliain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Beidh an céilí ar siúl in Óstán Lawlors Dé hAoine an 26 Deireadh Fómhair ag 7:30 agus tá fáilte mór roimh gach aoisghrúpa agus gach cumas damhsa. Dúirt HelenaContinueContinue reading “Céilí Mór chun Oíche Shamhna a cheiliúradh”

Chuir Conor McGuinness fáilte roimh an nuacht go bhfuil an aip Foclóir Béarla-Gaeilge ar fáil anois le híoslódáil saor in aisce. Tá McGuinness ina chomhalta boird le Foras na Gaeilge, an comhlacht uile-Éireann atá freagrach as an nGaeilge a chur chun cinn, agus an ghníomhaireacht a chruthaigh an app. “Tá áthas orm go bhfuil anContinueContinue reading “Foclóir Gaeilge ar fáil saor in aisce d’fhoghlaimeoirí i bPort Láirge”

Conor McGuinness has welcomed news that the Foclóir English-Irish dictionary app is now available to download free of charge. McGuinness is a director of Foras na Gaeilge, the all-Ireland body tasked with promoting Irish, and the agency that created the app. “I’m delighted that this app is being made available for free download as partContinueContinue reading “Irish dictionary app now available free of charge for Waterford learners”

Sinn Féin will give their support to the Plastic Free Waterford campaign group according to the party’s area representative Conor D. McGuinness. The campaign seeks to reduce the amount of plastic waste generated in Waterford through influencing public policy, promoting alternatives to single-use plastics and education. McGuinness said, “single-use plastic is fast becoming the numberContinueContinue reading “Sinn Féin to back Plastic Free Waterford campaign – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness has called on the council to make beach wheelchairs available in Co. Waterford. He made the call following a meeting with the Irish Wheelchair Association and has pledged to work with the organisation to ensure beach wheelchairs are made available across Co. Waterford in time for next summer.ContinueContinue reading “McGuinness calls for beach wheelchairs to be made available in Co. Waterford”

Caitear le daoine sa Ghaeltacht mar shaoránaigh den dara grád i dtaobh na póilíneachta de réir Conor D. McGuinness, ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin. De réir príomhoifigigh na nGardaí sa cheantar níl Garda curtha ar fáil i nGaeltacht na nDéise ar feadh roinnt blianta mar nach bhfuil aon Gharda atá inniúil sa Ghaeilge san rannán. DúirtContinueContinue reading “Caitear le daoine sa Ghaeltacht mar shaoránaigh den dara grád i dtaobh na póilíneachta – McGuinness”

People living in the Gaeltacht are being treated as second-class citizens when it comes to policing according to Sinn Féin area representative Conor D. McGuinness. The Garda Station in An Rinn has not been staffed for several years due to there being no Garda proficient in Irish according to the top police officer in theContinueContinue reading “People living in the Gaeltacht treated as second-class citizens when it comes to policing”

Sinn Féin area representative Conor McGuinness has said that families in Co Waterford are borrowing from money lenders in order to cover the cost of sending their children back to school. The annual back-to-school costs survey carried out by the Irish League of Credit Unions shows that over one-third of families are borrowing money toContinueContinue reading “Co. Waterford families borrowing from money lenders to cover back-to-school costs – McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local area representative Conor McGuinness has urged dog walkers and anyone engaged in outdoor per suits to be ‘tick aware’. The warning came after a reported rise in tick bites across the country this summer. Conor McGuinness said, “I have been hearing of an increase in tick bites this summer from around theContinueContinue reading “McGuinness urges Waterford dog walkers to be ‘tick aware’”

Dúirt ionadaí áitiúil de chuid Shinn Féin Conor McGuinness go bhfuil sé thar am dul i ngleic le dumpáil mhídhleathach sa Rinn. Dúirt Conor McGuinness:   “Bhí díomá orm málaí bruscair agus éadaí a fheiscint caite ar an talamh i Heilbhic agus i mBaile na nGall le déanaí. Is áiteanna áilinn scéimhe iad seo agusContinueContinue reading “Thar am dul i ngleic le dumpáil mhídhleathach sa Rinn – Conor McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local representative Conor McGuinness has said that it is unacceptable that the Agri-loan scheme announced last October is facing further delays.   “The agri-loan scheme was announced late last year but to date this vital source of finance has not been made availabe to farmers despite the extraordinary and difficult situations that farmersContinueContinue reading “Agri-loan delay is unacceptable – Conor McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local representative Conor McGuinness has reminded community and sporint groups that Monday 30th is the final deadline to apply for funding under the Community Enhancement Programme.   “The Community Enhancement Programmeseeks to fund projects that exist to improve facilities in communities in disadvantaged areas. The programme offers funding to non-profit groups in orderContinueContinue reading “Last chance to apply for community enhancement grants – Conor McGuinness”

Sinn Féin local representative Conor McGuinness has said that the ongoing drought will have a serious impact on farm incomes this year and into next year, and called on the Government to put their heads together now to ensure there are adequate fodder stocks availabel for winter.   Conor McGuinness said:   “The most recentContinueContinue reading “Ongoing drought will have a serious impact on farm incomes – Conor McGuinness”